Surface Hippy® Guide to Hip Resurfacing

Updated 5/16/2013

Surface Hippy is a collection of articles about hip resurfacing, doctor information, hip resurfacing videos, medical studies, doctor interviews, frequently asked questions and personal hip resurfacing stories.

If you are a first time visitor to Surface Hippy the Visitor Guide will help you learn about hip resurfacing. Learn about the difference between Hip Resurfacing and a Total Hip Replacement.

There have been many negative articles in the media recently that suggest hip resurfacing has poor outcomes and should no longer be used. This information is not based on national registries and outcomes from experienced hip resurfacing surgeons. Experienced hip resurfacing surgeons have written articles and rebuttals to the negative media blitz. The information is presented here:

Current Positive Results of Hip Resurfacing -
Experienced Hip Resurfacing Surgeons Respond to
Negative Media Attack on Hip Resurfacing 2012

Recently Added Information

Dr. Su Video Discussing Hip Resurfacing 2013
Running after Hip Resurfacing
Metal Ion Testing by Dr. Su 2013
Minimum 10 Year Survival and Outcome of BHR
Hip Resurfacing Still an Excellent Option
Hip Resurfacing for Women
Advantages of Hip Resurfacing vs THR Video
Why Choose an Experienced Hip Resurfacing Surgeon Video
Dr. Su responds to the recent Lancet article
Mr. McMinn Address Negative Press about Hip Resurfacing
Summary of 2012 HR from ANJRR by Patricia Walter

Do you have questions about hip resurfacing or want to talk to other hip resurfacing patients?

Visit the Hip Talk Discussion Group about Hip Resurfacing

Patricia's Welcome Video

Active Surface Hippy Stories

About Surface Hippy

The Surface Hippy Website was conceived and designed by Patricia Walter. Patricia had her hip resurfaced in March 2006 with Dr. De Smet of Belgium. She felt there was a need for a website to help people learn about hip resurfacing. She knew first hand that it was a wonderful solution for a hip replacement and wanted to help others learn about hip resurfacing. Visit Pat's Corner to read her informative articles about hip resurfacing including How to Choose A Doctor and Questions to Ask Your Doctor.

Surface Hippy is not financially controlled by any medical companies, doctors or hospitals.Patricia maintains the website and adds information daily. The website is a collection of information to help people learn about hip resurfacing. Surface Hippy is a patient to patient resource.

Many hip resurfacing patients have provided their personal Hip Stories so perspective patients can learn from their experiences. They explain why they chose hip resurfacing, their surgeries, the hip resurfacing device they received, what surgeon they chose, their hospital experiences and their recoveries.

If you are a first time visitor to Surface Hippy the Visitor's Guide will help you start to learn about hip resurfacing. Learn about the difference between Hip Resurfacing and a THR.